Denton Wayne Meek Obituary (1942

Denton Wayne Meek, 72, of rural Fremont, died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. Denny was born in Fremont on September 6, 1942 to Fred and Margaret (Shasky) Meek. He graduated from Clyde High School in 1960. In June, after graduation, he joined the US Navy and served until August 1963. In 2004, following 40 years of employment at Whirlpool Corp, he retired. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clyde; a lifetime member of the Clyde VFW; a member of the American Legion. For many years, he was a member of the Honor Guard. On December 31, 1990, Denny married Shirley Kays. She survives, along with children, Maureen (Nathan) Risch, Fremont; Sean Meek, Clyde and June Kays (Richard Worrell) Clyde. Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, also survive. Mr. Meek was preceded in death by his parents,a brother, Fred Meek and sister, Carolyn Below. An infant great granddaughter, Jordan is also deceased. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 1-5:00 pm, with Post Services at 4:45 PM at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. The funeral will be at 5:00 pm Sunday with Pastor Roberta Thornton officiating. Burial will be on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm at McPherson Cemetery with military rites provided by the Clyde VFW and American Legion. Memorials may be sent to Clyde VFW or Promedica Memorial Hospice. Visitation Date: 05/03/2015 Visitation time: 1-5:00 pm Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio Service Date: 05/03/2015 Service Time: 5:00 pm Service Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio